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Symptoms and courseA child's heart functions properly, contracts and contracts at the right rate and, importantly, does not cause pain. It has its own natural pacemaker (stimulus-conduction system). If there are problems with this system, heart rhythm and conduction disturbances (too fast, too slow heart rate) occur. These abnormalities can be congenital or develop during the child's life.
In some cases, it is necessary to use a pacemaker (heart stimulator) in order to completely reduce any unpleasant discomfort (palpitations, fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, etc.) and thus enable the child to develop normally and to function on a day-to-day basis (learning, playing, walking, etc.).
Pacemaker in a child - Symptoms and course
Causes, course and symptoms - types of temporal stimulation
Pacing of the heart can be temporary (an external pacemaker is used) or permanent (where a pacemaker is implanted under the skin or muscle during surgery. The first type of stimulation is used immediately after surgery and when the heart rhythm is too slow.
In cases where the child has a very slow heart rate, falls, fainting, dark circles under the eyes, dizziness or circulatory failure, permanent pacing is necessary. The primary function of the pacemaker is to generate electrical impulses, which are then distributed to the ventricles and atria via special electrodes. The heart then works properly.
When to implant a pacemaker?
Decisions about whether to implant a pacemaker are made individually for each child, after all the necessary examinations have been carried out. The patient's state of health, age and the technical feasibility of implanting a pacemaker are also taken into account. In most cases, the use of a pacemaker gives the child the opportunity to function normally and efficiently in everyday life.